If you’ve had a life event that qualifies you to update your plan, review these next steps for BCBSTX enrollment.
Individual & Family
Need 2026 Coverage?
If you just went through a life change like getting married, having a baby or a career shift, explore your plan options with BCBSTX through Special Enrollment. You can still enroll in 2026 coverage through Special Enrollment. To keep coverage into 2027, choose a plan during Open Enrollment.
Qualifying Events
Learn If You Can Get Coverage Through Special Enrollment
- Changes To Your Household
- Changes To Your Job
- Changes In Your Residence
- Loss of Coverage
- Other Events That Qualify
ENROLL
How to Enroll During Special Enrollment
Have a Life Event
Find out if your life event allows you to enroll in a plan during Special Enrollment.
Understand Your Timeline
You normally have 60 days from the date of your life event to update your health plan.
Gather Documentation
You might need to send in documents, like a marriage certificate or birth certificate, that prove your life event when enrolling.
Find a Plan
When you find a plan, compare your options, apply and pay your first bill for coverage.
1Members of American Indian and Alaska Native tribes can apply for health care coverage any month of the year. If you qualify for Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or other assistance based on your income, you do not need to enroll during the Special Enrollment Period.
2The following are not considered loss of coverage: voluntarily canceling your health insurance plan, having your plan canceled because you did not pay your premiums or because your plan did not meet the requirements set by the Affordable Care Act for Minimum Essential Coverage.
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